Deceased
from Walnut Grove, MS
Mary Burns ( soldier ) " Mary Burns " was an American woman who disguised herself as a man in order to fight in the American Civil War She enlisted in the 7th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry Regiment in order not to be parted from her lover,.
1823
Died:1863
The only direct references to Mary Burns that survived, is a letter from Marx to Engels on learning of her death saying she was " very good natured " and " witty ", and a letter from Marx's daughter, Eleanor, saying she was " very pretty, witty and an altogether charming girl,.